We’re seeking an experienced and creative Concept designer who exhibits a natural curiosity and strong ability to innovate. This position will focus on the research and development of brand driven merchandise.

Skills

Self-motivated, possessing the ability to envision a concept and drive it forward.
Passionate and knowledgeable of emerging trends from apparel brands, street style, art, design, influencers.
Resilience to adapt in the face of obstacles or setbacks, seeing them as opportunities for growth.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze issues, generate solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
Effectively manage time, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conveying ideas, and feedback with clarity.
Collaborate effectively, fostering positive relationships with managers, team members, and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

Partnerships

Take initiative to understand expectations, proactively seek clarification of goals and deliverables as needed.
Effectively communicates creative ideas to executive leadership, cross-functional partners, and team.
Exceptional ability to foster strong partnerships with cross functional partners to create cohesive concept presentations
Strong ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic concept team.

Creative

Leads in creating original, trend-forward, brand appropriate print concepts & seasonal trend packs.
Strong digital presentation skills, utilizing Indesign to create impactful & inspiring trend packs.
Demonstrate creative ability to autonomously research & self-direct to present print trends seasonally & in weekly meetings.
Strong connection and knowledge of past & emerging print and pattern trends found within art, design, and fashion.
Utilize AI to create emotive imagery that is trend forward & supports concept Directives.

Processes

Proactively prepare for weekly concept meetings, updating & developing print trends in reaction to feedback.
Lead seasonal trend & concept workload to meet all deadlines.
Maintain a current knowledge of the fashion/design landscape
Awareness of successes & opportunities found in weekly business, seasonal hindsight, and quarterly Print Attributes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in fine art, textile design, graphic design, or related experience necessary.
2+ years of experience in print or textile industry.
Experienced in trend forecasting, print design, and apparel design.
Advanced creative and technical skills in Adobe photoshop & Indesign.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Power Point.
Experience or openness to creative exploration using AI platforms.

Concept Designer